China Research Grant: The Domestic Dimension Of International Affairs

The Asia Foundation awards a competitive grant to junior professors or post-doctoral fellows based at American universities to conduct research for a period of approximately three to five months in China. The grant enables the selected participants to deepen their understanding and thinking on China’s place in the world and its policies that have international ramifications. Read the program handout.

Announcement: The Asia Foundation is currently seeking U.S.-based junior professors or post-doctoral fellows for a research period of three to five months in China. Application form and supporting documents must be submitted by March 31, 2015.

PURPOSE

This grant program addresses the need for more American scholars to conduct academic research in China to inform understanding of ongoing developments in various sectors in the country. The program seeks to foster the professional development of young academics through on-the-ground study of domestic concerns with linkages to international challenges that could lead to a publication and help with career advancement in American academia.

ARRANGEMENTS IN CHINA

The Foundation’s Beijing office will assist in finalizing placement arrangements between the successful candidates and the Chinese host institutions, taking into account the participants’ existing contacts and knowledge of Chinese professor(s) who could mentor or collaborate on his/her proposed research.

TIMEFRAME

A three to five month period that begins before August, 2016. Specific dates will be determined in consultation with the selected candidates.